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trireme

an ancient type of ship propelled by three rows of oarsmen on each side

Sightings:

The good news: you all get steak tonight. The bad news: the captain wants to water ski.
(Had to use that somewhere.)

When the rowers take a rest

Ramming at seven knots

Zygians in the middle, please

Dances with Dolphins

Where to see one

A brief user's manual

How the ancients did . . . various things

Phoenicia just isn't what it used to be

Medieval pilgrimages -- getting there was half the fun

Classic lines

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